Music is life. I think most of us can agree with that. Music is one of the most powerful things in this world. We use music as an escape. Lyrics speak to us, no matter what genre. Some even enjoy music without lyrics. We all like different types of music, but how much do you like music today? I often hear, “Music today sucks. It has no meaning.” I actually disagree. I think music these days actually has a lot of meaning. I’ve decided to go through some of the top hits this past year, and a few from late 2015 to find some meaningful or powerful lyrics that are hidden in each song.

1. “I know I can treat you better than he can,/And any girl like you deserves a gentleman.”

- Treat You Better by Shawn Mendes

Thank you, Shawn Mendes. You are bae.

2. “Strength and guidance/ All that I'm wishing for my friends”

- One Dance by Drake

Same though. Friends are everything and deserve nothing but the best.

3. “Ain't going backwards, won't ask for space/ Cause space was just a word made up by someone who's afraid to get too...close”

-Close by Nick Jonas ft. Tove Lo

I mean you make a good point. Sometimes you need to open up your heart to people.

4. “I'm only one call away. I'll be there to save the day/Superman got nothing on me. I'm only one call away”

- One Call Away by Charlie Puth

Well that’s good to know. I think we need more people who are only one call away. I can’t say I’m that person. I hate phone calls.

5. “And if you feel you're sinking,/ I will jump right over into cold, cold water for you/ And although time may take us into different places/ I will still be patient with you”

-Cold Water by Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber & MØ

What a cutie. Thanks for being so patient.

6. “I hate you, I love you,/ I hate that I want you/ You want her, you need her/ And I'll never be her”

- i hate u, i love u by gnash ft. olivia o'Brien

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OMG…thats so sad. THE ACTUAL FEELS. I think this whole song has so much feelings that it actually hurts to listen to.

7. “Send my love to your new lover/ Treat her better”

-Send My Love( to your new lover) by Adele

You got that right. Adele's music always knows what's up.

8. “All my ladies, listen up. If that boy ain't giving up/ Lick your lips and swing your hips. Girl, all you gotta say is/ My name is "No." My sign is "No." My number is "No."/ You need to let it go”

- No by Meghan Trainor

Savage. But can't say i don't agree.

These are only just a few but the list goes on and on. I think music will always have meaning, even if it's very subtle. Music makes the world go round and I don't know what I would do if music actually just disappeared one day...so please don't.